WEBINAR

Let’s Talk Types of Audits

In the context of auditing, there are several types of audits that may be performed. First and foremost, we need to understand what viewpoint we are taking as auditors. The auditor viewpoint can be defined by 1st, 2nd and 3rd party audits. 1st party audits are considered internal audits. Individuals from an organization, or hired by an organization, are looking at the organization from a 1st person perspective. 2nd party audits are also known as vendor or supplier audits, or customer audits. Individuals from outside the organization, but with a vested interest in the organization, perform the audits from a 2nd person perspective. Then, 3rd party audits are regulatory, certification or accreditation audits where the auditors have complete independence from the organization looking at the organization from a 3rd person perspective.

Aside from the viewpoint of the auditors, there are also different ways to perform audits, regardless if they are 1st, 2nd, or 3rd party audits. These include horizontal and vertical audits, document reviews, and remote or in-person audits. Many times, the different ways to perform audits are combined to create a more robust audit process.

Key Takeaways

  • Attributes of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party audits, including the benefits of incorporating all 3 types of audits into your internal audit program
  • Highlight of the different ways to perform audits, discussing the pros and cons of each

Audience Questions

At the end of the webinar, questions were asked by the webinar’s attendees. These included:

  • Could you comment on the relationship of 1st party audit as preparation for a 3rd party audit, can this be part of the design of a 1st party audit? Is that common?
  • Why do you believe that drivers and motivations have an impact on auditing? And which ones would be the most relevant?
  • As a consulting firm what is the process to get ANAB Accreditation?
  • The discussion of “observation” versus “witnessing” was great. Thank you! Is there an “observation” requirement that requires documentation or is this more for awareness to be, well, aware and observe?
  • Is there a set of standardizations that most audits follow?
  • I arrived a little late, can we get a copy of your presentation?
  • We are an ISO 17025 lab. Do we need to use that ISO checklist as part of our Internal Audit?

Who Attended?

  • Technicians
  • Managers
  • Auditors,
  • Quality personnel
  • Anyone wanting to learn more about auditing

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